Outdoors Blog: Top CNYtag:blog.syracuse.com,2014:/outdoors/17252013-05-13T17:29:23ZThis blog is retired. Post outdoors content in the Central NY Outdoors blog.Movable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceLive bobcat, fox and other animals on display at Montezuma Audubon Centertag:blog.syracuse.com,2014:/outdoors/1725.123507352014-03-04T17:50:54Z2014-03-04T18:03:21ZThose attending are encouraged to bring cameras.David Figura | dfigura@syracuse.comhttp://connect.syracuse.com/user/dfigura/index.html
Those attending are encouraged to bring cameras.
Tipp Hill Shamrock Run set for Saturdaytag:blog.syracuse.com,2014:/outdoors/1725.123392812014-03-03T15:43:37Z2014-03-04T18:37:57ZLast year more than 1,200 runners participated.David Figura | dfigura@syracuse.comhttp://connect.syracuse.com/user/dfigura/index.html
Last year more than 1,200 runners participated.
Montezuma Audubon Center offering a 'Raptor Van Tour'tag:blog.syracuse.com,2014:/outdoors/1725.122803872014-02-24T14:55:16Z2014-02-24T15:30:01ZRaptors have invaded the Montezuma Wetlands Complex this winter and now is a great time to see themDavid Figura | dfigura@syracuse.comhttp://connect.syracuse.com/user/dfigura/index.html
Raptors have invaded the Montezuma Wetlands Complex this winter and now is a great time to see them
Winona Forest Tourathon will draw cross country skiers from across the statetag:blog.syracuse.com,2014:/outdoors/1725.120715162014-02-19T13:45:46Z2014-02-19T13:50:14Z"Trails are being groomed to perfection with our new Ginzu groomer!," according to a press release from race organizers.David Figura | dfigura@syracuse.comhttp://connect.syracuse.com/user/dfigura/index.html
"Trails are being groomed to perfection with our new Ginzu groomer!," according to a press release from race organizers.
Central New York Boats Show begins four-day stint at State Fairgroundstag:blog.syracuse.com,2014:/outdoors/1725.121714702014-02-12T19:00:05Z2014-02-13T05:32:44ZNew attractions this year includes a mini-boat demonstration, watercraft inspection education and wine tasting.
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New attractions this year includes a mini-boat demonstration, watercraft inspection education and wine tasting.
CNY running scene: Feel the Love 5K in Cortlandtag:blog.syracuse.com,2014:/outdoors/1725.121730342014-02-10T20:51:39Z2014-02-10T21:02:36ZChili, chicken noodle soup, hot chocolate and chili will be served at the finish.David Figura | dfigura@syracuse.comhttp://connect.syracuse.com/user/dfigura/index.html
Chili, chicken noodle soup, hot chocolate and chili will be served at the finish.
Dating athletes at Sochi Olympics 'pretty simple process' says Syracuse graduatetag:blog.syracuse.com,2014:/outdoors/1725.121696082014-02-10T12:13:27Z2014-02-10T17:33:52Z"So will I ever meet up with the Austrian snowboarder who keeps inviting me to his place?Only time will tell." David Figura | dfigura@syracuse.comhttp://connect.syracuse.com/user/dfigura/index.html
"So will I ever meet up with the Austrian snowboarder who keeps inviting me to his place?Only time will tell."
Baldwinsville Rod and Gun Club among those tapping into DEC grant programtag:blog.syracuse.com,2014:/outdoors/1725.121524162014-02-07T15:45:46Z2014-02-07T16:30:37ZThe grants are going to 13 shooting ranges to revitalize and improve their operations and public access and promote the responsible use of firearms.
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The grants are going to 13 shooting ranges to revitalize and improve their operations and public access and promote the responsible use of firearms.
Syracuse graduate at Sochi Olympics: Day before opening ceremony 'bizarre'tag:blog.syracuse.com,2014:/outdoors/1725.121521902014-02-07T15:09:59Z2014-02-07T17:14:49ZThe rumors circulating here are that the Russian band t.A.T.u. will perform at the opening ceremony as a show of Russia's tolerance to homosexuals. David Figura | dfigura@syracuse.comhttp://connect.syracuse.com/user/dfigura/index.html
The rumors circulating here are that the Russian band t.A.T.u. will perform at the opening ceremony as a show of Russia's tolerance to homosexuals.
CNY Boat Show offering new attractions this year at State Fairgroundstag:blog.syracuse.com,2014:/outdoors/1725.121471892014-02-07T11:45:30Z2014-02-07T11:48:24ZThis year's show, which begins Wednesday and lasts until Sunday, will occupy three buildings at the fairgrounds, featuring more than 500 models of water vessels and personal watercraft.David Figura | dfigura@syracuse.comhttp://connect.syracuse.com/user/dfigura/index.html
This year's show, which begins Wednesday and lasts until Sunday, will occupy three buildings at the fairgrounds, featuring more than 500 models of water vessels and personal watercraft.
Valentine's Day: 'Valentine's in the Forest' dinner/dance set at Highland Foresttag:blog.syracuse.com,2014:/outdoors/1725.121447662014-02-06T16:14:58Z2014-02-06T18:16:28ZAfter dinner, guests can enjoy horse-drawn sleigh rides, a colorful bouquet of flowers and a bonfire. They can also remain at the lodge and dance the night away to live music.David Figura | dfigura@syracuse.comhttp://connect.syracuse.com/user/dfigura/index.html
After dinner, guests can enjoy horse-drawn sleigh rides, a colorful bouquet of flowers and a bonfire. They can also remain at the lodge and dance the night away to live music.
Syracuse graduate at Sochi Olympics: Surprising facts about Olympic Village tag:blog.syracuse.com,2014:/outdoors/1725.121359072014-02-05T15:39:55Z2014-02-05T16:53:30ZNone of the showers have shower curtains, which makes for interesting showers.David Figura | dfigura@syracuse.comhttp://connect.syracuse.com/user/dfigura/index.html
None of the showers have shower curtains, which makes for interesting showers.
Syracuse graduate: Sochi Olympics marked by anticipation, uncertaintytag:blog.syracuse.com,2014:/outdoors/1725.121268652014-02-04T12:25:23Z2014-02-04T16:18:09ZMaybe Russia wasn't prepared to host the Winter Olympics, but they're figuring it out. David Figura | dfigura@syracuse.comhttp://connect.syracuse.com/user/dfigura/index.html
Maybe Russia wasn't prepared to host the Winter Olympics, but they're figuring it out.
'Walking in Winter Wineryland' event features snowshoeing and wine tastingtag:blog.syracuse.com,2014:/outdoors/1725.119865602014-01-14T14:05:33Z2014-01-14T14:24:23Z The Montezuma Winery and Montezuma Audubon Center are teaming up for the 7th annual "Walking in a Winter Wineryland.' from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 1. Enjoy hiking, snowshoeing, a live bird presentation and a winemaker's luncheon. The...David Figura | dfigura@syracuse.comhttp://connect.syracuse.com/user/dfigura/index.html
The Montezuma Winery and Montezuma Audubon Center are teaming up for the 7th annual "Walking in a Winter Wineryland.' from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 1. Enjoy hiking, snowshoeing, a live bird presentation and a winemaker's luncheon. The...
2013 'Heroes of Conservation' for Central New York announcedtag:blog.syracuse.com,2013:/outdoors/1725.118445222013-12-22T12:00:31Z2013-12-22T12:06:03Z This year's heroes were nominated by readers or the groups they represent.
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This year's heroes were nominated by readers or the groups they represent.
State snowmobile season starts Wednesday tag:blog.syracuse.com,2013:/outdoors//1725.118393722013-12-17T12:35:29Z2013-12-17T20:14:56ZThe season opener is tied to the close of the big game hunting season, which closes at dusk tonight with the end of the muzzleloader season.David Figura | dfigura@syracuse.comhttp://connect.syracuse.com/user/dfigura/index.html
The season opener is tied to the close of the big game hunting season, which closes at dusk tonight with the end of the muzzleloader season.
DNA catches dog poop perps: Oddities in the Outdoorstag:blog.syracuse.com,2013:/outdoors//1725.117942402013-12-09T14:33:29Z2013-12-09T18:51:13ZSarah Palin is going to host an outdoors show beginning this spring.
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Sarah Palin is going to host an outdoors show beginning this spring.
New Cayuga County birding brochure offered by county tourism officetag:blog.syracuse.com,2013:/outdoors//1725.117532062013-12-02T18:03:40Z2013-12-02T21:23:30ZThe free brochure includes a color-coded checklist of many of the birds seen in the county, along with pictures to help in identifying them.David Figura | dfigura@syracuse.comhttp://connect.syracuse.com/user/dfigura/index.html
The free brochure includes a color-coded checklist of many of the birds seen in the county, along with pictures to help in identifying them.
Remote controlled sailboat enthusiasts endure cold/snow for annual race in Inner Harbortag:blog.syracuse.com,2013:/outdoors//1725.117374572013-11-29T15:05:28Z2013-11-29T15:24:04Z"Todd's boat made it the first race, but when stopping to drain water between races the rigging froze," Cagwin said David Figura | dfigura@syracuse.comhttp://connect.syracuse.com/user/dfigura/index.html
"Todd's boat made it the first race, but when stopping to drain water between races the rigging froze," Cagwin said
Local ski resorts will be open the day after Thanksgivingtag:blog.syracuse.com,2013:/outdoors//1725.117150932013-11-25T18:58:57Z2013-11-25T20:21:39ZThe resorts will be closed, though, during the night time. "We'll be running the snow guns full bore then," said one resort spokeswoman.David Figura | dfigura@syracuse.comhttp://connect.syracuse.com/user/dfigura/index.html
The resorts will be closed, though, during the night time. "We'll be running the snow guns full bore then," said one resort spokeswoman.